If you are changing your name, you must renew your registration in person. You will need to provide a certified marriage certificate, a certified divorce or dissolution of marriage decree specifying the name change or other certified court order specifying the name change. You are also required to change your driver's license within 30 days of legally changing your name or address (refer to the Driver's License steps, select your class and you can find more information about changing your name and/or address on your driver’s license).

All motor vehicles, as defined in Minn. Stat. 168.002, registered in Minnesota to any person in active military service, located/based outside Minnesota, is exempt from registration tax while in active service and for 90 days after completion of active service. All other associated fees still apply (replacement plate fee, contributions, tech surcharge, filing fee).

Active Duty Military Personnel must follow the steps listed below in order to claim vehicle registration exemption:

Active Duty personnel must be vehicle owner or co-owner

Vehicle must be located or based out-of-state or overseas

Cannot be operated on a public highway within the state unless on furlough or leave

Provide a copy of military orders or letterhead from base commander, identifying dates of active duty

​Beginning on January 1, 2012, owners of off-highway motorcycles (OHM) can convert them for on-highway use and self-certify that the conversion meets all the requirements for use on public roads and highways. In the past this conversion could only be done with a given kit and certified by the manufacturer that built the motorcycle. Now the owner can make this certification themselves. However, the owner needs to be aware that many requirements must be met.

DVS has created a certification checklist and a list of frequently asked questions to help ensure these motorcycle owners meet all requirements. Once the physical conversion is completed, the owner can register the OHM with DVS. A prerequisite for this registration is to have current registration with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The registration with DNR must be maintained in order to maintain the registration with DVS.